Title

Life-Support Technology and the Dying Experience: Implications for Critical-Care Nursing Practice

School/Department

School of Nursing

Publication Date

9-2010

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to explore the historical, social, and philosophical factors related to life-support technology and its effects on patients dying in an intensive care unit environment. The article examines how technology has affected the right of individuals to experience a peaceful death. Implications for nursing practice in critical care are also addressed.

Keywords

Terminal care; Dying; Life support;

Publication Title

Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing

Volume

29

Issue

4

First Page

230

Last Page

237

DOI of Published Version

10.1097/DCC.0b013e3181e6c8c1

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